The changing nature of cybercrime -- and law enforcement response.
The low barriers to entry and the difficulties associated with tracking cybercriminals mean that such illicit activity will continue to rise. For many organisations, cybercrime will represent their primary cyberthreat -- above those including cyberespionage and hacktivism (an online form of activism). Adapting to the cybercrime threat is, therefore, crucial. With cybercriminals often adopting innovative tactics, the law enforcement challenge is also constantly evolving, highlighting the necessity of a dynamic response.
Poorer states may emulate North Korean attempts at cybertheft to generate revenue.
Malware developers will be increasingly tempted to sell their services to government agencies.
The spread of criminal-related malware is global and unpredictable, making almost all regions and industries potential cybercrime targets.
